Publications

Artificial Lift

Publications

Artificial Lift

Technical Publication
Preliminary Fluid Viscosity Correction Factor for Progressing Cavity Pumps
Upstream Oil & Gas | Artificial Lift | Conventional/Heavy Oil | Thermal Bitumen (SAGD/CSS) | Well Operations
Since the invention of the progressing cavity pump (PCP), there has been a desire to accurately model its downhole performance. […]
Technical Publication
Qualification of Gas Handling Technology for Thermal ESP Applications
Upstream Oil & Gas | Artificial Lift | Conventional/Heavy Oil | Thermal Bitumen (SAGD/CSS) | Well Operations
Electric submersible pumps (ESPs) are often used in steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) wells where they are exposed to harsh conditions, […]
Technical Publication
Use of Different Time Periods in MTTF Estimation – Discussion on the Need for Improved Guidance in Reliability Standards
Upstream Oil & Gas | Artificial Lift | Conventional/Heavy Oil | Equipment Health Monitoring | Equipment Reliability
Within reliability engineering, different time periods are being used to determine time-related reliability parameters. For example, when determining the mean […]
Technical Publication
Assessment of ESP No-flow Events in SAGD Production Wells
Upstream Oil & Gas | Artificial Lift | Flow & Heat Transfer | Thermal Bitumen (SAGD/CSS) | Equipment Reliability | Well Operations
This paper summarizes the work of the exploratory phase of a Joint Industry Project (JIP) investigating operational instabilities and ‘no […]
Technical Publication
Optimize Safety and Profitability by use of the ISO 14224 Standard and Big Data Analytics
Upstream Oil & Gas | Artificial Lift | Equipment Health Monitoring | Equipment Reliability | Well Operations
This paper shows how the ISO 14224 standard, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and Big Data Analytics can be used […]
Technical Publication
High Temperature ESPs for Geothermal Production: The Ideal Pump
Geothermal | Artificial Lift | Energy Transition | Equipment Reliability | Well Operations
The need for a robust pumping system capable of operating in the challenging conditions presented in geothermal production wells has […]